Program Overview

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Overview

The Pharmacology and Toxicology program at the University at Buffalo (UB) is designed for students interested in the science behind drug therapy. As a pharmacology major, you'll take classes and labs that show you how drugs and toxins interact with living cells and tissues throughout the human body.

What will I learn?

• Foundational courses in biology, chemistry, calculus, and physics
• Study of drug interactions
• Electives in subjects like forensic science, immunology, genetics, and ethics

Program Options

• Pharmacology and Toxicology BS: A research-oriented program where you'll learn how drugs interact with living cells and tissues.
• Pharmacology and Toxicology BS/MS: A combined undergraduate and graduate program.
• Pharmacology and Toxicology Minor: A minor program for students interested in pharmacology and toxicology.

Research Opportunities

• Hands-on experience in a research lab on campus
• Work closely with UB faculty on research projects
• Opportunities to increase our understanding of drug abuse, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and many other conditions.

Career Opportunities

• Biochemist
• Drug information specialist
• Medical patent attorney
• Pharmaceutical sales representative
• Pharmacologist
• Product safety advisor
• Regulatory advisor
• Research scientist
• Teacher
• Technical advisor
• Toxicologist

Faculty

• Internationally recognized for their research
• Earned numerous honors for working with students, including the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Quoted in "U.S. News & World Report" and featured in "Forbes"